The New Testament states that Jesus died and rose from the dead on the third day. Here's a breakdown of the biblical accounts:
* Crucifixion: The Gospels describe Jesus being crucified on a Friday.
* Burial: He was buried before the Sabbath began at sundown on Friday.
* Resurrection: The Gospels state that he rose from the dead early Sunday morning.
This timeline is the basis for the traditional belief that Jesus rose on the third day.